Fall in the Rocky Mountains

Fall in the Rocky Mountains is spectacular. The aspen leaves turn golden and discounts at hotels and restaurants abound.  It is the perfect time for a family getaway.

Vail, Colorado

Fall in Vail is spectacular with the aspen leaves shining gold. Photo VLMD, Jack Affleck.
Fall in Vail is spectacular with the aspen leaves shining gold. Photo VLMD, Jack Affleck.

September in Vail features a trio of Oktoberfests. Vail Beaver Creek Restaurant Week runs September 30 though October 9, 2016. All restaurant week specials have a $20.19 theme with hotel rates at our favorite family (and pet) friendly hotel, Antlers at Vail, starting at $120.19. Blue Moose Pizza offers Any 18” Specialty Pizza and a Pitcher of Colorado Draft or Pitcher of Soda – $20.16. The Vail Farmers Market runs through October 2, 2016.

Breckenridge, Colorado

Fall in the Rocky Mountains is the perfect time for a family getaway.
Fall in the Rocky Mountains is the perfect time for a family getaway.

Fall is a fabulous time to check out the free bike and skate park at the Frisco Adventure Park outside of Breckenridge. Try your bike on the extensive pump track, pull out the skateboard for some tricks or take a hike on the miles of hiking trails among the aspens. Beaver Run Resort has condos that are great for families. Or check out One Ski Hill Place for more upscale lodgings.

Aspen, Colorado

From film, nightlife and marathons Aspen also has plenty to offer in the fall. Stay in a suite at the Limelight Hotel (also pet friendly) or The Gant, the only full service condominium resort in Aspen with an on-site restaurant, Pepperjack’s Cafe.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

There are always lots of fun family activities available in Glenwood Springs, known for its hot springs. In addition to the many hot springs, Glenwood Caverns and Adventure Park is a must do family activity. The bike bath through the canyon runs along the river and is spectacular. While steep, Hanging Lake is a fairly short hike great for older kids with the spectacular payoff at top. Hotel Denver is a unique and historic property with casual dining attached, though our favorite restaurant to take the kids is Smoke Modern BBQ.

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Fall in the Rocky Mountains

Liana Moore

Liana Moore is a third-culture kid with a hangover from those days that is a severe case of wanderlust. She is more comfortable driving the cliffs of Amalfi, Italy or the dirt roads of Costa Rica or attempting to decipher the street signs of Osaka, Japan than navigating the theme parks of Disney World. But she loves it all. She doesn't believe a vacation is complete without an adventure. Her husband and kids know well that "adventure" often is code for mishap or challenge and it usually results in a good story. They seek outdoor experiences whether in the mountains, on a beach or in the jungle of a tropical country. Her favorite vacation is... all the ones she hasn't yet taken, as well as those she plans on taking again. And, that list is so, so long. But she continues to extensively explore her home state of Colorado, spends lots of time wandering Texas, California, New Mexico, Costa Rica, Mexico, Norway and has even explored Kazakhstan.

One thought on “Fall in the Rocky Mountains

  • October 22, 2021 at 3:50 am
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    We were in Wyoming and Colorado at the Rockies and Tetons in Sept-Oct.

    Do these pictures come in cards to send out for Christmas greetings?

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